Dreams in Action NM believes we can advance and achieve equity, justice, wellbeing, and opportunities for our families and communities by empowering and activating the BIPOC, Immigrant, LGBTQ+, Workers, Youth & Women electorate in New Mexico.
Nicole Rogers is running for Albuquerque City Council, District 6. Rogers is an independent contractor with Primerica Financial Services, a financial services company serving the middle-income market. Rogers spent two years as the African-American Community and Business Liaison in the Office of Black Community Engagement, which is part of the City of Albuquerque Equity and Inclusion department. She is the current Board Secretary of New Mexico First, former Chair of the City of Albuquerque’s Gun Violence Task Force, former Co-Chair of African American Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census, and Organizer for the 2020 - 2023 NM Juneteenth Celebration at Roosevelt Park and Civic Plaza.
Rogers’ long-time work as a community organizer drives her interest in developing people-oriented solutions. Nicole Rogers' priorities are to address poverty by supporting a Guaranteed Income pilot program and to address housing shortages through down payment assistance and financial education programs. Rogers plans to address public safety through increased funding to the Albuquerque Fire and Rescue and Albuquerque Community Safety programs as well as implementing recommendations from the Gun Violence Task Force. She further states she will prioritize addressing healthcare through increased funding for mental health, addiction, workforce, and housing services, as well as supporting community solar programs for her district.
Nicole Rogers would be an excellent choice for voters seeking a candidate with community organizing experience and a strong community service background.
Nicole Rogers is running for Albuquerque City Council, District 6. Rogers is an independent contractor with Primerica Financial Services, a financial services company serving the middle-income market. Rogers spent two years as the African-American Community and Business Liaison in the Office of Black Community Engagement, which is part of the City of Albuquerque Equity and Inclusion department. She is the current Board Secretary of New Mexico First, former Chair of the City of Albuquerque’s Gun Violence Task Force, former Co-Chair of African American Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census, and Organizer for the 2020 - 2023 NM Juneteenth Celebration at Roosevelt Park and Civic Plaza.
Rogers’ long-time work as a community organizer drives her interest in developing people-oriented solutions. Nicole Rogers' priorities are to address poverty by supporting a Guaranteed Income pilot program and to address housing shortages through down payment assistance and financial education programs. Rogers plans to address public safety through increased funding to the Albuquerque Fire and Rescue and Albuquerque Community Safety programs as well as implementing recommendations from the Gun Violence Task Force. She further states she will prioritize addressing healthcare through increased funding for mental health, addiction, workforce, and housing services, as well as supporting community solar programs for her district.
Nicole Rogers would be an excellent choice for voters seeking a candidate with community organizing experience and a strong community service background.
Nicole Rogers is running for Albuquerque City Council, District 6. Rogers is an independent contractor with Primerica Financial Services, a financial services company serving the middle-income market. Rogers spent two years as the African-American Community and Business Liaison in the Office of Black Community Engagement, which is part of the City of Albuquerque Equity and Inclusion department. She is the current Board Secretary of New Mexico First, former Chair of the City of Albuquerque’s Gun Violence Task Force, former Co-Chair of African American Complete Count Committee for the 2020 Census, and Organizer for the 2020 - 2023 NM Juneteenth Celebration at Roosevelt Park and Civic Plaza.
Rogers’ long-time work as a community organizer drives her interest in developing people-oriented solutions. Nicole Rogers' priorities are to address poverty by supporting a Guaranteed Income pilot program and to address housing shortages through down payment assistance and financial education programs. Rogers plans to address public safety through increased funding to the Albuquerque Fire and Rescue and Albuquerque Community Safety programs as well as implementing recommendations from the Gun Violence Task Force. She further states she will prioritize addressing healthcare through increased funding for mental health, addiction, workforce, and housing services, as well as supporting community solar programs for her district.
Nicole Rogers would be an excellent choice for voters seeking a candidate with community organizing experience and a strong community service background.
Johana Bencomo is running for her second term as Las Cruces City Councilor for District 4, where she has focused on ensuring the city prioritizes anti-poverty efforts to improve the quality of life for all Las Crucens. Bencomo was elected to the city council in November 2019, winning almost 63 percent of the vote after two rounds of ranked choice voting in the District 4 race.
Bencomo is currently the Program Director for the Future Presidents Project with the Women’s Democracy Lab. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director for the faith-based organizing non-profit in Southern NM, NM CAFé. She is a board member of the New Mexico Environmental Law Center, a field instructor for NMSU’s School of Social Work, a WK Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellow, and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Racial Justice.
Bencomo was raised by immigrant parents who instilled in her to fight for what she loves, which drives her interest in continuing to serve on her seat in Las Cruces City Council, District 4. Johana Bencomo’s priority areas are community safety through continued investment in the crisis response model and bringing in more mental health and substance treatment resources. She will invest in housing stability by passing a Unified Housing Code and investment in affordable housing development, revitalization of neglected areas, and neighborhood infrastructure through funding a traffic calming project as well as street and sidewalk improvements.
We recommend Johana Bencomo for Las Cruces City Council, District 4.
Johana Bencomo is running for her second term as Las Cruces City Councilor for District 4, where she has focused on ensuring the city prioritizes anti-poverty efforts to improve the quality of life for all Las Crucens. Bencomo was elected to the city council in November 2019, winning almost 63 percent of the vote after two rounds of ranked choice voting in the District 4 race.
Bencomo is currently the Program Director for the Future Presidents Project with the Women’s Democracy Lab. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director for the faith-based organizing non-profit in Southern NM, NM CAFé. She is a board member of the New Mexico Environmental Law Center, a field instructor for NMSU’s School of Social Work, a WK Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellow, and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Racial Justice.
Bencomo was raised by immigrant parents who instilled in her to fight for what she loves, which drives her interest in continuing to serve on her seat in Las Cruces City Council, District 4. Johana Bencomo’s priority areas are community safety through continued investment in the crisis response model and bringing in more mental health and substance treatment resources. She will invest in housing stability by passing a Unified Housing Code and investment in affordable housing development, revitalization of neglected areas, and neighborhood infrastructure through funding a traffic calming project as well as street and sidewalk improvements.
We recommend Johana Bencomo for Las Cruces City Council, District 4.
Johana Bencomo is running for her second term as Las Cruces City Councilor for District 4, where she has focused on ensuring the city prioritizes anti-poverty efforts to improve the quality of life for all Las Crucens. Bencomo was elected to the city council in November 2019, winning almost 63 percent of the vote after two rounds of ranked choice voting in the District 4 race.
Bencomo is currently the Program Director for the Future Presidents Project with the Women’s Democracy Lab. Prior to that, she served as the Executive Director for the faith-based organizing non-profit in Southern NM, NM CAFé. She is a board member of the New Mexico Environmental Law Center, a field instructor for NMSU’s School of Social Work, a WK Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network Fellow, and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Racial Justice.
Bencomo was raised by immigrant parents who instilled in her to fight for what she loves, which drives her interest in continuing to serve on her seat in Las Cruces City Council, District 4. Johana Bencomo’s priority areas are community safety through continued investment in the crisis response model and bringing in more mental health and substance treatment resources. She will invest in housing stability by passing a Unified Housing Code and investment in affordable housing development, revitalization of neglected areas, and neighborhood infrastructure through funding a traffic calming project as well as street and sidewalk improvements.
We recommend Johana Bencomo for Las Cruces City Council, District 4.
Janelle Astorga is running for Albuquerque Public Schools, District 1. Astorga was born and raised in Albuquerque and is a product of the Albuquerque Public School District. She is currently the Development Coordinator for Southwest Organizing Project and the Co-Director of The Learning Alliance of NM. Astorga has worked directly with Albuquerque Public Schools on events and conversations that center the voices of students and teachers, and has performed anti-racism training for APS staff. She has also worked in schools as an Education Assistant, Substitute Teacher, and Family Liaison.
Astorga’s personal experience with Albuquerque Public Schools, both as a student and as a consultant, drives her interest in running for school board. Astorga’s priorities include bilingual education and ethnic studies; mental health support for students and teachers in the form of meditation rooms; self-care workshops; and other forms of progress reports that are not just focused on testing. She prioritizes safety in schools through anti-racism workshops and equitable funding for infrastructure repairs; college and career readiness; and investing in technology for digital literacy.
We recommend Janelle Astorga for Albuquerque Public Schools, District 1.
Janelle Astorga is running for Albuquerque Public Schools, District 1. Astorga was born and raised in Albuquerque and is a product of the Albuquerque Public School District. She is currently the Development Coordinator for Southwest Organizing Project and the Co-Director of The Learning Alliance of NM. Astorga has worked directly with Albuquerque Public Schools on events and conversations that center the voices of students and teachers, and has performed anti-racism training for APS staff. She has also worked in schools as an Education Assistant, Substitute Teacher, and Family Liaison.
Astorga’s personal experience with Albuquerque Public Schools, both as a student and as a consultant, drives her interest in running for school board. Astorga’s priorities include bilingual education and ethnic studies; mental health support for students and teachers in the form of meditation rooms; self-care workshops; and other forms of progress reports that are not just focused on testing. She prioritizes safety in schools through anti-racism workshops and equitable funding for infrastructure repairs; college and career readiness; and investing in technology for digital literacy.
We recommend Janelle Astorga for Albuquerque Public Schools, District 1.
Janelle Astorga is running for Albuquerque Public Schools, District 1. Astorga was born and raised in Albuquerque and is a product of the Albuquerque Public School District. She is currently the Development Coordinator for Southwest Organizing Project and the Co-Director of The Learning Alliance of NM. Astorga has worked directly with Albuquerque Public Schools on events and conversations that center the voices of students and teachers, and has performed anti-racism training for APS staff. She has also worked in schools as an Education Assistant, Substitute Teacher, and Family Liaison.
Astorga’s personal experience with Albuquerque Public Schools, both as a student and as a consultant, drives her interest in running for school board. Astorga’s priorities include bilingual education and ethnic studies; mental health support for students and teachers in the form of meditation rooms; self-care workshops; and other forms of progress reports that are not just focused on testing. She prioritizes safety in schools through anti-racism workshops and equitable funding for infrastructure repairs; college and career readiness; and investing in technology for digital literacy.
We recommend Janelle Astorga for Albuquerque Public Schools, District 1.
Patrick Nolan is running for Las Cruces School Board, District 1. Nolan was appointed to the seat in April of 2023, following the resignation of the previous member. He is also the father of a Las Cruces Public Schools student. Nolan is the current Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, dedicated to protecting public lands and previously worked on several educational issues during his time as Union Representative for the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico.
Nolan’s daughter attending the school district, and his desire to make school a critical piece to overall community well being, are what drives his interest in continuing to serve his seat in Las Cruces Public Schools, District 1. Patrick Nolan’s priorities are to support staff; address transportation issues; ensure well maintained, safe, and well-designed buildings; and provide more options for after school programs for students.
We recommend Patrick Nolan for Las Cruces Public Schools, District 1.
Patrick Nolan is running for Las Cruces School Board, District 1. Nolan was appointed to the seat in April of 2023, following the resignation of the previous member. He is also the father of a Las Cruces Public Schools student. Nolan is the current Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, dedicated to protecting public lands and previously worked on several educational issues during his time as Union Representative for the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico.
Nolan’s daughter attending the school district, and his desire to make school a critical piece to overall community well being, are what drives his interest in continuing to serve his seat in Las Cruces Public Schools, District 1. Patrick Nolan’s priorities are to support staff; address transportation issues; ensure well maintained, safe, and well-designed buildings; and provide more options for after school programs for students.
We recommend Patrick Nolan for Las Cruces Public Schools, District 1.
Patrick Nolan is running for Las Cruces School Board, District 1. Nolan was appointed to the seat in April of 2023, following the resignation of the previous member. He is also the father of a Las Cruces Public Schools student. Nolan is the current Executive Director of the non-profit organization, Friends of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks, dedicated to protecting public lands and previously worked on several educational issues during his time as Union Representative for the American Federation of Teachers New Mexico.
Nolan’s daughter attending the school district, and his desire to make school a critical piece to overall community well being, are what drives his interest in continuing to serve his seat in Las Cruces Public Schools, District 1. Patrick Nolan’s priorities are to support staff; address transportation issues; ensure well maintained, safe, and well-designed buildings; and provide more options for after school programs for students.
We recommend Patrick Nolan for Las Cruces Public Schools, District 1.
